An unusual Pantsir-S1 anti-aircraft missile and gun system (SAM) was spotted at the Victory Parade rehearsal in Tula. The system features a new radar station for target tracking and missile guidance.

Pantsir-S1 SAM system receives new missile guidance and target tracking radar
Pantsir-S1 SAM system receives new missile guidance and target tracking radar
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The characteristics of the system have not been officially disclosed at the moment. It is worth noting that the same complex was previously installed on the Pantsir-SM and Pantsir-SM-TBM modifications.

According to data from open sources, the new radar is equipped with a phased antenna array with improved characteristics in terms of air target detection range, noise immunity, and resolution.

Pantsir-S1 SAM system receives new missile guidance and target tracking radar
Pantsir-S1 SAM system receives new missile guidance and target tracking radar
Источник изображения: @infomil_live

The new complex sees small targets at a range of up to 75 km, and with the use of new missiles, the interception range increases to 40 km.

Main characteristics of the Pantsir-S1 SAM system, using the example of engaging an aircraft with an effective scattering area of 2 m² and a flight speed of 300 m/s:

  • Missile armament in range - 1200-20000 m, in height - 15-15000 m
  • Gun armament in range - 200-4000 m, in height - 0-3000 m
  • Number of simultaneously engaged targets - 4
  • Maximum speed of engaged targets - 1000 m/s

Earlier,www1.ru reported that Russian strike unmanned boats will be armed with Skvorets-VMF kamikaze drones.

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